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Students who wish to make a late application for a place in year 12 from September 2026 can do so in person between 10am and 12 noon on Friday 21st August 2026.  Applicants must bring a copy of their GCSE results with them in addition to photographic ID.  You will be able to discuss your application with a member of our team and enrol immediately if you meet our entry criteria and there is capacity on your chosen courses.

 

Entry Criteria for sixth form courses

Please note: It is important that students study courses that are appropriate for their ability and provide the best chance of success and progression.  The entry criteria below show the expected achievement at GCSE to embark on our sixth form courses.  Where students narrowly miss part of the criteria to study certain courses, we will assess their application on an holistic basis to make a final decision.

 

Course Minimum GCSE English Grade (Language or Literature) Minimum GCSE Mathematics Grade Other Specific Requirements
Art 5 4 6 in GCSE Art
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
Biology 5 6 7 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
Business Studies 5 5 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
Chemistry 5 7 7 in GCSE Chemistry or Combined Science
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
Economics 6 6 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
English Literature 6 4 6 in English Language & Literature
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
Geography 6 4 6 in GCSE Geography
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
History 6 4 6 in GCSE History
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
Mathematics 4 7 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       

Further

Mathematics

4 8 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
Physics 5 7 7 in GCSE Physics or Combined Science
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
Politics 6 4 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
Psychology 6 6 5 in two GCSE Science Subjects or Combined
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       

Philosophy and

Ethics

5 4 5 in GCSE RS
Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       
Sociology 6 4 Average Point Score of 5.5 or higher at GCSE
       

L3 (BTEC) Medical

Science

4 4 4 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science
Average Point Score of 4 or higher at GCSE
       
L3 (BTEC) Computing 4 4 Average Point Score of 4 or higher at GCSE
       

L3 (BTEC) Health and

Social Care

4 4 4 in GCSE Biology or Combined Science
Average Point Score of 4 or higher at GCSE